Senior Ignition SME

Job Description Senior Ignition SME

Experience 10-15 years


Industry Automotive


Location USARemote


Key Responsibilities


Act as the technical authority and handson developer for Ignitionbased automation and MES solutions


Gather analyze and document business and functional requirements


Translate requirements into functional designs Ignition screens scripts and integration logic


Design develop and deploy Ignition projects using Gateway Designer Perspective and Vision modules


Create and optimize Perspective HMI dashboards alarms reporting workflows and data pipelines


Configure Tag Providers Transaction Groups Tag Historian and MQTT connectivity


Integrate Ignition with PLCs OPC UA servers SQL databases and ERPMESexternal systems


Lead and participate in solution architecture reviews scalability planning and performance optimization


Ensure Best practices Coding standards Version control and documentation are maintained


Mentor and guide junior developers providing technical reviews and onthejob training


Collaborate closely with business users plant engineers and ITOT teams


Ensure compliance with ISA95 cybersecurity and organizational standards


Required Skills Qualifications


1015 years of experience in industrial automation SCADAMES or IIoT projects


Strong handson experience developing solutions in Ignition v81


Expertise in Perspective Vision and Gateway scripting using PythonJython


Proficiency in SQL databases query design stored procedures data modeling


Strong understanding of Automotive manufacturing processes OTIT integration and MES concepts


Solid experience in PLC communication OPC UA and MQTT protocols


Proven ability to lead technical discussions and deliver complex automation projects endtoend


Excellent business analysis documentation and stakeholder communication skills


Familiarity with ISA95 standards MES frameworks and enterprise integration patterns


Preferred Skills


Ignition Gold Certified or equivalent advanced certification


Exposure to Cloudbased Ignition deployments Edge Computing and DockerKubernetes


Experience with Git CICD and automated deployment processes


Good to have experience in automotive sector automation projects Stamping Plastic Casting Paint


Behavioral Competencies


Strong leadership and collaboration skills


Analytical thinking and structured problemsolving approach


High adaptability in fastpaced automotive environments


Clear and confident communication with stakeholders across business and technical teams